The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) allows TCNs to obtain residency in Malta, formalising a gateway to the European Union and the Schengen Area.

The MPRP is a residency-by-investment programme, based on investments in property and government contributions. It is backed by legislation allowing the main applicant, along with direct family and in-law parents, the right to remain or settle indefinitely in Malta. Legal Notice 121 of 2021 replaced the previous successful Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP).

A TCN who is not Maltese, non-EU, non-EEA or non-Swiss, and at least 18 years of age and is not a beneficiary of another Maltese programme.

Applicants must not be under criminal investigation, deemed potential national security or reputational risk, denied a visa from countries Malta has free travel agreements with, or subject to a US travel ban list.

The Maltese Government expressly excludes nationals of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). This list, which may change, includes those who reside in, do business with, or have significant ties with these countries.

1. Have capital assets of not less than €500,000, out of which a minimum of €150,000 must be financial assets
2. Pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €40,000
3. Rent a property for a minimum of €10,000 in the South of Malta/Gozo, or €12,000 in the rest of Malta, or purchase a property for a minimum value of €300,000 in the South of Malta/Gozo or €350,000 in the rest of Malta
4. Pay a government contribution of €28,000 if purchasing a property, or €58,000 if leasing a property
5. Pay €7,500 for each additional parent, or grandparent of the main applicant and spouse, and principally dependent on the main applicant
6. Hold the qualifying property for a minimum period of five years, after which a residential address is still required, albeit for less than the proposed amounts detailed above (point 3)
7. Donate €2,000 to a local philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport, or animal welfare NGO registered with the Commissioner of Voluntary Organisations
8. Have health insurance in respect of all risks typically covered for Maltese nationals for themself and their dependants
9. Receive stable and regular resources that are sufficient to maintain themselves and their dependants without recourse to Malta’s social assistance system

Identification documents and source of wealth documents are submitted at this stage.

These documents include a passport, birth certificate, utility bill (as proof of address), bank statement, application forms, CV, and company documents, among others.

Once the application is complete, it is submitted to Residency Malta where strict due diligence checks take place.

Approval in principle

Applicants and dependants will need to travel to Malta to have their biometric data taken for the eventual issuing of their Maltese residency card.

Purchase/rent a residential property, settle the government contribution fee and donate to a registered Maltese VO/NGO.

Successful investments then allow the applicant and dependents to become Maltese residents, and a residence card is issued for each.

Acumum has extensive experience in the Maltese residency application process and has established connections to government and non-government agencies.

We can provide advice and support at all application stages. Our service includes:

• Advising on application requirements
• Assisting with the application process
• Providing expert support to ensure efficient progress toward successful completion